Ruined By The Internet?

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Empowerment: Objectification Rebranded as Agency?
April 26, 2026

Empowerment: Objectification Rebranded as Agency?

When it comes to empowering ourselves, we were told the internet would give us back control. But instead, has it simply delivered a more efficient way for us to become products, and successfully rebranded objectification as a...

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Rental Markets: A Frantic Fight for Shelter as a Service?
April 14, 2026

Rental Markets: A Frantic Fight for Shelter as a Service?

The internet was supposed to make the rental market more efficient and transparent. But has it instead turned the basic human need for shelter into a frantic, dehumanising battle with technology - where algorithms, platforms,...

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Self Improvement: Progress Replaced with Performance?
April 1, 2026

Self Improvement: Progress Replaced with Performance?

The internet promised to make self-improvement accessible to everyone. But has it instead turned it into a spectator sport - replacing process with performance, and pushing us to consume playbooks rather than actually build h...

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The Taxi Industry: A Data-Driven Destruction of Dignified Work?
March 21, 2026

The Taxi Industry: A Data-Driven Destruction of Dignified Work?

The internet promised to revolutionise how we get around - delivering a modern, efficient, and affordable alternative to the old ways. But did the revolution simply replace one system with an unstable, exploitative gig econom...

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Decentralisation: Freedom or Fragmented Control?
March 11, 2026

Decentralisation: Freedom or Fragmented Control?

The internet promised to be an escape from centralised power - a user-controlled, peer-to-peer network that would democratise access and dismantle the gatekeepers. But thanks to the domination of Big Tech and Venture Capital,...

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Deeper Connection: An Algorithmic Illusion of Intimacy?
March 1, 2026

Deeper Connection: An Algorithmic Illusion of Intimacy?

The internet brought connectivity unlike anything we'd ever experienced. But by making so much of our communication instant and effortless, has it actually eroded everything we need to truly connect with each other? We're joi...

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Ayahuasca: From Ancient Ritual to Instagram Aesthetic?
Feb. 16, 2026

Ayahuasca: From Ancient Ritual to Instagram Aesthetic?

The internet has made ayahuasca more accessible than ever - bringing the promise of spiritual awakening and deep healing to people worldwide. But in doing so, has it commodified a sacred practice, fuelling a rise in unqualifi...

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